University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Harvard Layoffs Continue, with More to Come
In the wake of federal government actions, several Harvard schools and institutes are cutting costs.
by Jonathan Shaw
Harvard Forward Candidates Gain Place on Overseers’ Ballot
For the second consecutive year, petitioners have qualified to be candidates in the Board of Overseers election.
by John S. Rosenberg
How Many Undergraduates Are at Harvard Now?
Far fewer students in residence than the number invited back to campus for spring
by John S. Rosenberg
Peabody Museum Discovers Possible Slave Remains in Its Collections
“We must begin to confront the reality of a past in which academic curiosity and opportunity overwhelmed humanity,” Harvard president Lawrence Bacow wrote.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
A Senior Makes It Back to Campus
What’s changed—and what hasn’t
by Meena Venkataramanan
Prospective Overseers State Their Views
Responses to Harvard Magazine’s questionnaire about the University’s challenges and opportunities—and Overseers’ role in leading the institution forward
by John S. Rosenberg
U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik Removed from IOP Advisory Committee
“Elise has made public assertions about voter fraud in November’s presidential election that have no basis in evidence,” Harvard Kennedy School dean Doug Elmendorf wrote.
Another Competitive Overseers’ Election Takes Shape
Nominating committee slate announced, as Harvard Forward slate seeks petition signatures.
by John S. Rosenberg
Will Spring Education Plans Slip?
Administrators sound cautious note about on-campus learning amid the intensifying pandemic.
by John S. Rosenberg
Thirty-two Students Removed from Harvard Housing during Fall Semester
Community Council report on COVID-19 compliance
by Jacob Sweet
Coronavirus Mutations Threaten to Worsen Pandemic
Despite vaccines, Harvard scientists warn, more-transmissible variants make COVID-19 harder to control.
by Jonathan Shaw